@thegreycanvas: Instead of doom scrolling, let’s plant a mini herb garden. 🌿✨ There is nothing quite like having fresh, organic herbs right on the kitchen counter ready for summer cooking. If you want an indoor garden that truly thrives, here is the exact blueprint I swear by (5 years and counting!): 1. Give Them Room to Breathe: I always stick to planting just three herbs together in a structure of this size. As these plants flourish, their roots need adequate space to spread out underground. Giving them that extra room ensures they don’t have to compete for nutrients, so every single herb can grow beautifully. 2. The Power of Terracotta: I’ve been using this exact terracotta bowl for over five years now. Because terracotta is naturally porous, it allows the soil to breathe and helps prevent excess moisture from trapping around the roots—which is the secret to avoiding root rot. 3. Prioritize Proper Drainage: A pot with a drainage hole at the bottom is a non-negotiable for me. It allows any excess water to escape into the saucer safely, but it also lets the soil pull that moisture back up later if the plants get thirsty. 4. Start with Clean, Organic Soil: For me, the whole point of growing my own herbs at home is knowing exactly what goes into them. I always choose a clean, organic soil to ensure we are keeping everything completely natural and free from unwanted synthetic elements. Avoid soil rich in ‘miracle’ fertilizer (your herbs/fruits/veggies won’t taste like anything) and check for microplastics (so many soils have that and are not obligated to state it on their packaging) 5. The Golden Rule of Mint: If you take one thing away from this video, let it be this—always plant your mint in a solo pot! Mint has incredibly aggressive, fast-growing roots that will quickly suffocate and choke out your other herbs if forced to share a space. It is a total garden bully, so give it its own dedicated terracotta home where it can thrive without taking over the rest of your harvest. Comment “GARDEN” for links to my favorite 5-year-old terracotta pot and my go-to organic indoor soil straight to your DMs! 🤍 #kitcheninspo #gardening #herbgarden #garden #kitchen

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